Toddlers at St Georges pre-school have been banned from using glitter and sand by the St Georges Community Centre committee with the reason being that it damages the wooden floor.

A member of the committee claimed the ban was introduced because of several complaints over safety when glitter and sand get on the floor and the martial arts mats. Apparently parents have been told that the glitter combined with the sand acts like sandpaper and is ruining the hall for others.

The parents have now started a petition to overturn the ban, whilst the committee members are disappointed at the response and welcome any thoughts to resolve the issue.

Matthew Stone is the Editor of the Weston Echo. He is also an established I.T. Professional working for a local database marketing company